Heritage
to Future, a cultural show was declared open at the end of the Summer Camp for school children
on 24th evening at Laksala Premises, Colombo 07. As a chief guest Hon. Rishad
Bathiudeen, Minister of Industry & Commerce, Resettlement of Protracted
Displaced Persons, Co-operative Development, Vocational Training & Skills
Development participated in this event. Heritage to Future” is a free cultural show for both locals and foreigners. In this
event, Laksala demonstrated art and craft making activities for
tourists to get some flavour of experiential tourism. The
tea tasting and traditional medicinal experiences, which were being carried out, was a unique experience for tourists. Those who attended this show
appreciated these free activities which they did not experience from anywhere
else in Sri Lanka.
The
free Summer Camp for school children is organized by Laksala in collaboration
with National Crafts Council to ‘make your own craft’. This summer camp offered
hands-on experiential learning, help students
build a unique Interest, leads to express their creativity, allow for a deep dive into new skills and help with
mental stimulation & physical activity from 20th to 24th this month.
Mr.
Madhura De Silva, CEO/Director General, Laksala, Ms. Heshani Bogollagama, Chairperson
of National Crafts Council, officials from Laksala and National Crafts Council and distinguished
guests were present in the show.